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US Treasury Secretary expresses dismay over India-EU trade deal

New York: In the wake of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the EU, the US has described the Europeans as very disappointing, sayin

Watch: Leopard sighting in Karnatakas Udupi triggers panic among residents

Kerala Budget 2026 LIVE: Finance Minister to present State Budget today; key announcements anticipated ahead of Assembly polls

This Budget constitutes the final one of the present LDF government as Kerala is scheduled to have the Assembly elections in a few months' time

Amazon to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide

Amazon said Wednesday it will cut 16,000 jobs worldwide as the company tries to streamline amid its major push into AI

Amit Shah to attend Ajit Pawars funeral in Maharashtra

Baramati: The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, killed in a plane crash, will be held with full state honours on Thursd

Finding his mark: Tullys books chronicled India on the move

As readers mourn the passing of Two-lee Sahib, we read his books, No Full Stops in India and others. The veteran journalist reported for the BBC

FIR filed against Ranveer Singh over Daiva remarks at Goa film festival

An FIR has been filed against actor Ranveer Singh in Bengaluru. He allegedly compared the Daiva deity to a ghost at a public event. Police regist

Man gets 15 yrs in jail for plot to kill Iranian American journalist

New York: A federal judge gave a would-be assassin the maximum 15 years in prison Wednesday, January 28, for plotting to kill an Iranian American

I dont support this at all: Senators slam political violence after Ilhan Omar incident

Rubio details how Trump administration will control Venezuelas oil money

Washington: The Trump administration soon will allow Venezuela to sell oil now subject to US sanctions, with the revenue initially dedicated to b

Kerala Finance Minister to present State Budget today; key announcements anticipated ahead of Assembly polls

The Budget, final one of current CPI(M)-led LDF government, is being keenly watched for surprise announcements with Kerala expecting Assembly pol

ICE officers in Minnesota directed not to interact with 'agitators' in new orders

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minnesota received new directives. They are to avoid engaging with protesters. Operations will no

Man held for attacking motorcycle rider

Unaccounted money worth 72 lakh seized

One held on charge of sexual assault on minor

Ajit Pawar's Plane May Have Missed Satellite Safety Gear By Just 28 Days

The crash of the chartered aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has raised concerns about whether the plane narrowly mi

US Cyber Chief Flagged for Uploading Sensitive Files to Public ChatGPT

Although none of the documents were classified, officials said the material included contracting files marked for official use only

Video: Avalanche Hits Kishtwar Amid Heavy Snowfall, 2nd This Week In J&K

According to initial reports, the avalanche came down from the upper reaches amid heavy snowfall, burying grazing areas and seasonal shelters in

NDTV Exclusive: The Hunters Of Lyman - Inside Ukraine's Deadliest Drone Unit

In an exhaustive interview with NDTV, drone pilots and operators from Ukraine's Signum Batallion go into details about drone warfare and what hap

Why Being a Fool at the Right Time Can Change Everything

Aldous Huxleys line, To be a fool at the right time is also an art, sounds playful at first, but it carries a sharp, uncomfortable truth.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterates claim that Europe is 'funding the war against itself'

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticizes Europe's trade with India. He states Europe indirectly funds Russia's war by importing refined fue

Chottanikkara girls death: police yet to confirm Korean friend link

A post-mortem examination, according to police sources, confirmed drowning as the reason for her death

Morning Digest: Ajit Pawar to be laid to rest in Baramati today, DoPT report says 66% sanitation workers in Central govt from SC, ST, OBC groups, and more

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Ajit Pawar's Last Rites To Be Performed In Baramati Today

The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar will be held on Thursday in his political stronghold, Baramati, with

US Federal Reserve links weak jobs to immigration slowdown

Washington: US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that job growth has slowed in part because of a sharp decline in labour supply driven by

Keep Bandra East skywalk clean and safe for everyone

While pedestrian ease is key in a traffic-choked city, people must take the skywalk rather than hunting for shortcuts through traffic snarls.

Assembly asks Atishi to respond to malafide comments on suspension of AAP legislators

Four AAP MLAs Sanjeev Jha, Som Dutt, Kuldeep Kumar, and Jarnail Singh were marshalled out of the House on January 6

IS Bindra pressed the right buttons

Remembering the recently-deceased former BCCI president, who once said, The media makes cricket so great. You have to reach them. They shouldnt r

SC to hear petitions challenging UGCs new regulations today

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday a batch of petitions challenging the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in High

US moves away from critical mineral price floors, sources say

The Trump administration is withdrawing from plans to set minimum prices for critical minerals projects. This decision stems from a lack of congr

Budget 2026 Economic Survey Live: Nirmala Sitharaman to table India's annual report card in Parliament today

PM Pitches For Investments In Fast-Growing Indian Civil Aviation Sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sought investments in the country's fast-growing civil aviation sector, which has witnessed a historica

Samsung posts blockbuster chip profit as AI demand fuels HBM rally

Samsung plans to expand sales of AI chips and is on track to begin delivering next-generation HBM4 memory to Nvidia in the first quarter, a key s

Politics Over Ajit Pawar's Death Unfortunate, Should Avoid: Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday decried politics over the death of his cabinet colleague Ajit Pawar and said the cau

After Techie's Death, Noida Identifies 65 Risk Spots, Sets Deadlines

Around 65 vulnerable points, both major and minor, have been identified across Noida, with 52 of them falling under the Noida Authority's jurisdi

Trump signals interest in easing tensions, but Minneapolis sees little change on streets

Federal immigration operations persist in Minneapolis and St Paul. President Trump made conciliatory remarks after speaking with Governor Walz an

Gold price today hit record high with biggest one-day dollar jump ever - what's fueling the historic rally

Gold price biggest one-day dollar gain: Gold experienced its largest one-day dollar jump in history, soaring $235 an ounce as investors fled the

Crypto industry asks for tax relief in Budget 2026; India Inc seeks reforms to spur consumption

Elsewhere, instant messaging app Snap is moving the unit working on the development of augmented reality glasses under a subsidiary called Specs.

U.K., France, Canada and others condemn Israels demolition of U.N. site in Jerusalem

The group, in a joint statement, called on the government of Israel to halt all demolitions

How connected ERPs and digital collection systems can boost SMEs

With more streamlined and transparent digital systems, small business owners can devote greater bandwidth to growth, while a clearer digital trai

No security concern for Indian diplomats or their kin: Bangladesh

Federal troop deployments to US cities cost taxpayers $496 million and counting

Federal troops sent to six US cities by the Trump administration have cost taxpayers nearly $500 million. Continued deployment could surpass $1 b

Charges Framed Against Rajasthan Ex-MLA In 2022 Engineer Assault Case

The SC-ST Special Court in Jaipur has framed charges against former Rajasthan MLA Girraj Singh Malinga under multiple sections of the Indian Pena

Amazon Axes 16,000 Jobs as it Pushes AI and Efficiency

The job cuts were necessary to strengthen the company by educing layers, increasing ownership, and removing bureaucracy at Amazon, its top human

Justin Bieber to Perform at Grammy Awards 2026

Notably, Bieber has received four Grammy nominations this year

India News Live Updates: Baramati braces for Ajit Pawars final journey today

From a Shopify side project to powering $1B in GMV: The BiteSpeed story

Bitespeed helps ecommerce brands automate marketing, support, and sales across WhatsApp, email, SMS, Instagram, and voice, turning conversations

New Aadhaar App: Selective Sharing, Consent Control At Your Fingertips

The Centre has launched a new Aadhaar App, which represents a significant step toward a citizen-focused, secure, and smooth digital identity veri

France Backs EU Terror Listing of Irans Revolutionary Guards

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been accused of playing a frontline role in the deadly crackdown on recent protests

Three in four South Indians plan solo international travel in 2026: Scoot survey

The survey revealed shifting travel habits of South Indian leisure travellers

Maharashtra Schools Closed Till January 30 After Ajit Pawar Plane Crash

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash in Baramati, prompting Maharashtra to declare a three-day state mourning and close schools

US, Greenland and Denmark start diplomatic talks to ease Trump tensions

Diplomatic talks have commenced between the United States, Greenland, and Denmark. This engagement aims to de-escalate tensions following Preside

'Trade Above Ukraine': Team Trump Blasts Europe Over India-EU Deal

Bessent accused European countries of indirectly financing the conflict they publicly condemn. After Russia invaded Ukraine and the imposition of

EU eyes gas from Qatar, Canada to reduce reliance on US LNG

Europe's energy chief voices alarm over reliance on US liquefied natural gas. Recent events have prompted the European Union to seek alternative

Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil gets bail in rape case

The bail was granted by the Pathanamthitta District Sessions Court, which was considering an appeal filed by him against a judicial magistrates c

Fifteen Dead, Including Lawmaker, in Colombia Plane Crash

The plane took off from the Colombian border city of Cucuta and lost contact with air traffic control shortly before it was due to land

Ahead Of Budget 2026, 10 Economic Concepts To Know

The Union Budget session of Parliament opened with President Droupadi Murmu delivering her address to the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajy

West Bengal warehouse fire: Factory owner held; families to receive Rs 10 lakh

The owner, Gangadhar Das, was arrested from the Garia area of Kolkata and will be produced before a Baruipur court, police said; earlier, an FIR

Ajit Pawar plane crash LIVE: Pawar's funeral today in Baramati; Amit Shah to attend

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday (January 28, 2026) announced a three-day period of State mourning

Delhi Police Wins 'Best Marching Contingent' Award At Republic Day Parade 2026

Delhi Police Marching Contingent has been adjudged the Best Marching Contingent in the Judges' Choice Category at the Republic Day Parade 2026, a

Smartphones can now detect radiation levels using low-cost system

The color shift is visible to the naked eye, but the system goes further by allowing users to quantify radiation doses by scanning the film and c

Stock Market Live Updates 29 January 2026: Stock to buy today: NMDC

Sensex, Nifty, Share Price LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for NMDC. The stock has surged about 6.7 per cent so far this week. This rise

Indian-origin man charged with wifes murder in east London

The victim, believed to be his wife, is yet to be formally identified. At around 4.00 am on Tuesday, January 27, officers were called to an addre

Analysis | Crack Team, Internal Unity: Inside BJP's Bengal Election War Room

The BJP, a party with pan-India appeal, finds itself at a critical juncture as it seeks to wrest Bengal from the redoubtable Trinamool Congress (

EU to exempt US, Qatari gas from extra checks under its Russian gas ban, draft shows

The European Union is set to exempt major gas suppliers including the United States and Qatar from new checks. This comes as the bloc finalizes i

S&P 500 briefly hits 7,000, Nasdaq gains, Dow Jones steady after Fed interest rate decision as gold price soars - here's how US stock market performed today

US stock market today: US stock markets saw a mixed close as the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, citing solid economic expansion.

Accused in murder case of gangster Goldy Brars cousin shot dead in Punjabs Mohali; Brar booked

Mohali police booked foreign-based gangster Goldy Brar for the murder of Gurwinder Singh alias Lambbad, who was shot dead outside a court where h

US govt's partial shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand ICE changes

A government shutdown looms as Senate Democrats demand reforms from the Department of Homeland Security. They seek an enforceable code of conduct

Morning Brief Podcast: Why are Music Labels Buying Into Film Companies?

US, Mexico agree to begin talks on USMCA reforms, timing unclear

United States and Mexico will begin formal talks on reforming the USMCA trade pact. Discussions will focus on stronger rules for industrial goods

From left, actors Mona Singh, Anya Singh, Medha Rana and Sonam Bajwa during a get-together of Border 2 team

From left, actors Mona Singh, Anya Singh, Medha Rana and Sonam Bajwa during a get-together of Border 2 team in Mumbai, on Tuesday. (PTI)

Jolie highlights plight of Iranian child after mothers death

Hollywood star and humanitarian Angelina Jolie has drawn attention to the human cost of the protests in Iran, sharing a poignant image of a seven

Amidst controversy with Orry, Sara Ali Khan looks unbothered

The controversy erupted after social media influencer Orry made cryptic remarks and claims online, which went viral over social media, dragging S

IBM stock price today jumps over 7% after IBM earnings beat estimates AI software growth and big acquisitions spark investor frenzy

IBM stock price today: IBM shares surged over 7% after the tech giant announced robust fourth-quarter earnings, surpassing Wall Street's expectat

Why should WB SIR order not be applied to TN, SC asks EC

PM Modi to set vision for Indias global role at ET NOW Business Summit in February

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address at the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026, focusing on India's expanding global foo

Is silver price dream run over and will it start to fall now? Here's all we know and what should investors do now

Is silver price dream run over and will it start to fall now? Spot silver remained stable after hitting record highs. Gold, platinum, and palladi

Can someone convert to avail minority quota: SC

Bangladesh Feb 12 polls face uncertainty amid US pullback

WASHINGTON, Jan 28: Uncertainty is increasing over Bangladeshs February 12 elections as US engagement declines and support for democratic institu

EU seeking new trade partnerships

BRUSSELS, Jan 28: The European Unions ambitious free trade agreement with India highlights Brussels drive to forge new global partnerships as lon

Tensions rise as Mideast fears US strike on Iran

DUBAI, Jan 28: A month after protests erupted in Iran, concerns over a potential U.S. strike are growing across the Middle East. The unrest, spar

Russia-Ukraine conflict casualties may top two million

Kyiv, Jan 28: A new report from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) warned that combined casualties in Russias war on Ukrai

FTA to open vast opportunities for Indias youth: PM

ICE Cold Killers: Paris Protesters Rally Against US Immigration Crackdown

Dozens of protesters rallied in Paris on Wednesday against US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, voicing horror and fear after a sec

Why has gold price touched $5,400 mark and will it rise further to $6,000 sooner than you can imagine? Precious metals record rally explained. Here's what should investors do now

Gold has reached $5,400 per ounce amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Investors are watching closely as the Federal Reserve keep

Two heritage structures in Egmore IOG to undergo much-needed makeover

The ante natal outpatient block and the Gifford School are set to undergo major restorationat a cost of 11.02 crore by February-end; Officials sa

Join our flight to success: PM to global firms

Guindy station redevelopment nearing completion, says Southern Railway

Facilities, including new toilets, lifts and parking, have been built under the Centres Amrit Bharat Station scheme; a footbridge for EMU passeng

Jammu State is a necessity

Chanakya Charan Dass Tikri Sham Lal Sharma, the BJP Legislator from Jammu North, has set a cat among the pigeons by seeking the creation of Jammu

Enhanced India-EU Partnership Strengthens in a Fractured World

Asad Mirza asad.mirza.nd@gmail.com In todays fractured world, fissures caused mostly by the ongoing Trumpomania, every nation is working post has